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< Back Planning squeeze hinders solar power projects Irish Times Barry O'Halloran 7 Aug 2023 Some projects have been waiting more than a year for approval, undermining their advantage of speedy development, industry group says ISEA CEO Conall Bolger spoke to Barry O'Halloran of the The Irish Times on delays to solar planning appeals. “Ireland needs to take rapid action to decarbonise our electricity system,” he warned, adding that the solar industry was ready to deliver. “But too often it is being stymied by planning barriers, as a country we can and must address this.” Decision timelines from An Bord Pleanála far in excess of the mandated 18 weeks, averaging at least double that timeline. One case took nearly 73 weeks. Previous Next

< Back Government should use EU directive to reduce solar equipment VAT, says sector body ​ Ian Curran 22 Aug 2022 Irish Solar Energy Association says State needs to take ‘sensible steps’ to boost sector The Government should take advantage of a new European Union directive to reduce or eliminate VAT on solar equipment to unlock the renewable energy sector’s potential and achieve its climate targets, the Irish Solar Energy Association (ISEA) has said. Previous Next

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